Event Management

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Event Coordinator

An Event Coordinator organises events by liaising with stakeholders, managing budgets, and coordinating logistics like catering and promotions.

Avg yearly income $75,400
Skill level Beginner

Event Planner

An Event Planner organises events, manages logistics, liaises with clients and suppliers, handles budgets, and leads teams, requiring strong communication and multitasking skills.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Conference Manager

Conference Managers oversee events, organising logistics like bookings and catering, requiring strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

Event Director

An Event Director oversees special events, coordinating planning, venue, catering, and promotion while supervising the events team.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Advanced

Ticketing Coordinator

Ticketing Coordinators manage ticket sales and distribution, coordinating systems, handling customer enquiries, and ensuring seamless event operations.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Events Assistant

An Events Assistant organises special events, managing administrative tasks and collaborating with a team to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Event Manager

An Event Manager plans and oversees events, managing details, communication, and teamwork while ensuring organisation and problem-solving.

Avg yearly income $99,996
Skill level Advanced

Festival Producer

Festival Producers organise and manage all aspects of festivals, coordinating logistics, vendors, and marketing to deliver seamless, engaging events.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in event management

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40820

Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
Online
8 - 18 months
$1,250 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marketing Coordinator Communications Officer Social Media Coordinator
Digital Marketing Assistant Marketing Consultant Brand Manager Content Manager Public Relations Officer SEO Specialist Event Coordinator
+ 7 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Administration)
Online
12 - 15 months
$2,880 - $4,361
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Entry Operator Accounts Clerk Business Administrator
Administrative Assistant Local Government Administration Officer Ticketing Coordinator Receptionist Executive Assistant Customer Service Officer Administration Officer Property Administrator
+ 8 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 months
$12,000 - $14,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Venue Manager
Event Planner Conference Manager Event Director Executive Housekeeper
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Venue Manager Event Planner Conference Manager Event Director Executive Housekeeper + 4 more
SIS50122

Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management
Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Facility Manager Outdoor Recreation Officer Sports Coordinator
Fitness Centre Manager Event Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Facility Manager Outdoor Recreation Officer Sports Coordinator Fitness Centre Manager Event Coordinator + 2 more
SIT50322

Diploma of Event Management
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $14,620
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Manager Sponsorship Manager Festival Producer
Ticketing Coordinator Catering Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Manager Sponsorship Manager Festival Producer Ticketing Coordinator Catering Manager + 2 more

Bachelor of Business (Event Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Manager Exhibition Manager Club Manager
Festival Producer Sports Administrator Sports Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Manager Exhibition Manager Club Manager Festival Producer Sports Administrator Sports Manager + 3 more

Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager
Event Manager Club Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager Event Manager Club Manager + 2 more
SIT20122

Certificate II in Tourism
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $1,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Events Assistant Tour Coordinator Museum Attendant
Tourism Officer Reservations Agent
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Events Assistant Tour Coordinator Museum Attendant Tourism Officer Reservations Agent + 2 more
SIT30522

Certificate III in Events
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $7,170
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Events Assistant Ticketing Coordinator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Events Assistant Ticketing Coordinator
SIT60222

Advanced Diploma of Event Management
Blended
24 months
$24,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exhibition Manager Event Coordinator Event Manager
Operations Manager Venue Manager Marketing Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exhibition Manager Event Coordinator Event Manager Operations Manager Venue Manager Marketing Coordinator + 3 more
089936E

Diploma of Creative Enterprise (Higher Education)
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Multimedia Designer Content Creator Marketing Assistant
Marketing Coordinator Social Media Coordinator Social Media Manager Events Assistant Event Coordinator Arts Administrator Communications Officer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Multimedia Designer Content Creator Marketing Assistant Marketing Coordinator Social Media Coordinator Social Media Manager Events Assistant Event Coordinator Arts Administrator Communications Officer + 7 more
CHC44015

Certificate IV in Coordination of volunteer programs
Online
18 months
$1,820
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Coordinator Community Engagement Officer Event Coordinator
Program Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Coordinator Community Engagement Officer Event Coordinator Program Officer + 1 more
CUA20420

Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
Blended, On Campus
4 - 24 months
$0 - $6,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Potter Community Arts Worker Tour Guide
Events Assistant Museum Assistant Community Liaison Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Potter Community Arts Worker Tour Guide Events Assistant Museum Assistant Community Liaison Officer + 3 more
SIF40113

Certificate IV in Funeral Services
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Funeral Assistant Civil Celebrant Funeral Director
Event Coordinator Logistics Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Funeral Assistant Civil Celebrant Funeral Director Event Coordinator Logistics Coordinator + 2 more
HLTAID016

Manage First Aid Services and Resources
Blended, On Campus, Online
1 - 2 days
$0 - $130
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Australian Defence Force Worker First Aider Work Health and Safety Officer
Facilities Manager Office Manager Community Care Worker Community Support Worker Event Coordinator Event Manager
+ 6 more
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Performance)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $19,864
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Piano Accompanist Session Musician
Performer Music Teacher Music Tutor Music Composer Music Producer Event Coordinator
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Piano Accompanist Session Musician Performer Music Teacher Music Tutor Music Composer Music Producer Event Coordinator + 6 more
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Business)
On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
$0 - $6,020
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Manager Music Publisher Business Manager
Event Manager Marketing Coordinator Retail Manager Tour Coordinator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Manager Music Publisher Business Manager Event Manager Marketing Coordinator Retail Manager Tour Coordinator + 4 more
CUA40920

Certificate IV in Music (Business)
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Manager Music Publisher Event Coordinator
Social Media Coordinator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Manager Music Publisher Event Coordinator Social Media Coordinator + 1 more
CUA30920

Certificate III in Music (Business)
Traineeship
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Publisher Music Manager Marketing Assistant
Retail Assistant Event Coordinator Production Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Publisher Music Manager Marketing Assistant Retail Assistant Event Coordinator Production Assistant + 3 more

Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Event Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conference Coordinator Event Coordinator Event Manager
Hospitality Manager Tourism Consultant Travel Specialist Tourism Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conference Coordinator Event Coordinator Event Manager Hospitality Manager Tourism Consultant Travel Specialist Tourism Operator + 4 more
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